Arizona is becoming a reality

This past weekend, we went down to AZ with some friends (and their cute baby) to look for a place to live.  Well, we found one, and I LOVE it.  It's super nice, has 2 pools, covered parking, BIG bedrooms (and closets), a patio, more cupboard space then we had before, AND a jacuzzi tub :)  I am super excited about moving in.  Finding a place to live makes the move even more real.  We leave for AZ in about 6 weeks (maybe less???), and I'm sure the 6 weeks will fly by.  It's a little scary thinking of living somewhere other than UT, since I've been here for 5 years, but I'm sure I'll feel right at home in AZ in no time... especially in the winters when it's still in the 60's and 70's, and it's snowing in UT. 

We also took a tour of Tyler's school.  Tyler took a tour when he was there for his interview, but I had never seen the school.  It is extremely nice, and everything looks brand new.  I'm really excited for Tyler to start school, even if it means I won't see him a whole lot.  The best part about our apartment is that it's less than a mile away from Tyler's school.  We timed it, and it takes 2 minutes and 10 seconds from our parking lot. 

Lastly, only 9 more days of teaching!!  Holy cow, where did the time go??  And, even better then being done with school, we are going on a cruise with both of our families 2 days after school ends!  It's going to be a great week, and I can't wait!

All of our friends are having babies

It's true, almost every friend of ours is either pregnant, or already has a child...  We are officially the only married cousins on the Neilson side who is not pregnant or already parents.  This weekend, our very best friends, Michelle & Trevor had their baby, Luke.  We went to the hospital twice over the weekend to visit, and LOVED holding the little treasure.  Luke was 6 pounds 3 ounces, and 18 inches long... Just a little guy!  And, Michelle looked awesome, way too good for just having a baby :)

Shooting in the desert

On Saturday, we went shooting in the desert with Paul (Tyler's dad).  I had never gone shooting before meeting Tyler, but I have thoroughly enjoyed each time we've gone.  This time it was great weather, a little windy, but nothing crazy.  I even got a sunburn on my face (it felt great!).  I also shot a bulls-eye once (I'm getting pretty good!).   I'm looking forward to the summer!

It got loud

My handsome man :)

I graduated!!

Such exciting times, and they couldn't all be happening at a better time!  I'm so happy that Tyler and I were able to graduate at the same time.  It makes moving to AZ so much easier. 

For my graduation (& Tiershas) my grandparents, my parents, Tyler's mom & husband, Tyler's dad, siblings, and more joined us.  We went to Carrabbas for lunch, and had the graduation ceremony at 4.  It was extremely windy, and the actual graduation was sooooo loooooonggg... UVU needs to learn a thing or two from BYU's graduation ceremonies. 

Anyway, enjoy more pics!

The group at lunch

With my absolute FAVORITE roommate ever...Jamie!

I had a birthday!

On April 24th, I turned the big 23!!  Actually, it's not a big deal at all...it's a very boring age, but birthdays are fun nonetheless.  For my birthday, we went up to the outlets, and later met up with my family at Tiersha's place.  Later in the week we had homemade Cafe Rio salads with Tyler's family, and opened some fun gifts.  Tyler was a very kind husband and bought me a "limited edition" of Sound of Music, as well as a one hour massage (which I'm STOKED about!). 

Enjoy the pics (unfortunately most of them are pretty unattractive of me...)!

Grandma Geri...the AMAZING chef who made the birthday cake (one of the best cooks I know)

Got 5 pound weights to help with P90X

Opened some graduation gifts too (I know, I know, I graduated from UVU, but when we come back to visit, we'll be visiting BYU, not UVU...

Tyler graduated

Here's the start of many posts to come... hopefully I can get them done within the next few days :)

This post is dedicated to my wonderful husband, and his graduation day.  For those who don't know, Tyler graduated in Information Systems, and is going to dental school in AZ this July!
Brace yourself for picture overload!